Angela Rayner cheers breakthrough as Labour set for historic victory
by Jessica Elgot Deputy political editor from World news | The Guardian on (#6P08Z)
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Angela Rayner has hailed the transformation of her party as Labour looked on course for a historic election victory, saying voters had decided to punish the Conservatives for 14 years of chaotic government.
Labour sources said it expected to be the largest party in England, Wales and Scotland - the first party to achieve that in 23 years.
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